Hongqi E‑QM5 Battery Swap Edition

$12,000.00
Brand: Hongqi
Category: Cars
Add to Compare

Official

• Drive Type: FWD
• Type: 4-door sedan, 5-seats
• Self Driving:
• Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6

• PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
• BATTERY 7 / 10
• BODY 6 / 10
• DISPLAYS 5 / 10
• COMFORT 6 / 10
• SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

1. Very affordable entry price for the spec (~US$12,600) in its home market.
2. Good range for the battery size (~500 km CLTC) in the version specified.
3. Spacious dimensions and sedan practicality.
4. Lower battery capacity helps reduce cost; swap/ replace possibility may appeal to commercial use.

CONS

1. Max speed and performance modest for those expecting sporty EV.
2. Infrastructure for battery-swap may not be widespread or mature.
3. Real-world efficiency/ range may differ from CLTC figures.
4. Limited information on advanced features & safety equipment for the swap version.
5. Unclear how well service/ support will work outside China.

1 of 2

Full Specifications

MODEL

Models

Battery Swap Edition (also “Era Battery Swap Edition”)

LAUNCH

Announced	October 2025
Status	In production / launched for ride-hail / fleet & consumer use
Country of origin	China (brand Hongqi, manufacturer FAW Group)
Base Price	Approx US$12,600 (¥89,800) for the Battery Swap Edition (excluding battery)

PERFORMANCE

Power	150 hp (≈110 kW) single front-motor, front-wheel drive
Torque	205 Nm
Max Speed	130 km/h (≈80 mph)

BATTERY

Capacity	56 kWh
Tech	Lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP)
Range	500 km (~310 mi)
Consumption	11.7-12.3 kWh/100 km
Heat Pump
DC Charging	30-80% in about 0.4 hours (24 minutes)
Others	Battery swap support is listed for this Edition

BODY

Type	4-door sedan, 5-seats
Platform	Unibody sedan
Dimensions	Length 5040 mm, Width 1910 mm, Height 1569 mm
Wheelbase	2990 mm
Weight	Kerb weight ~1750 kg
Suspension	Front MacPherson, Rear Multi-link
Wheels	225/55 R17
Trunk/Boot	433 litres
Others	Spacious rear-seat space indicated by large wheelbase and width

DISPLAYS

Centre	10.1-inch floating central control screen
Driver's Display	Digital instrument cluster
Others	Basic connectivity functions described (voice recognition, reverse camera)

COMFORT

Seats	5-seater layout; front seats with typical electrical adjust options in higher trims
Roof	Standard roof; sunroof/panoramic roof
Connectivity	Mobile-app remote unlocking, voice recognition
Others	Interiors described as a mix of imitation leather and fabric

SAFETY

Airbags	Basic driver & passenger airbags likely; exact count for this edition not widely published
Driving Aids	For swap edition, some advanced driving aids (forward collision warning, active braking) may be omitted to keep cost low

Note

Reviews

• Be the first to add a Review

  Please post a user review only if you have / had this product.

• Your Name *
• Your Email *
• Review Title *
• Review Text *

• Rate this Product

• PERFORMANCE:
  5
• BATTERY:
  7
• BODY:
  3
• DISPLAYS:
  5
• COMFORT:
  6
• SAFETY:
  7
• Average Rating 6 / 10 based on your selection

Disclaimer Note

We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct